Greenbriar Dolphin Swim Team

New for 2024!  We're bringing back an old favorite...the Big Dolphin/Little Dolphin buddy program!

The swimming pool is one of the only places you'll find kids from 5 to 18 coming together to compete as a team!  And that means we have a unique opportunity to build connections among swimmers of all ages.

In this program, older swimmers are matched up with younger swimmers as Big Dolphins to socialize with each other at the pool, help Little Dolphins prepare for their events and cheer each other on at swim meets.

How does it work?

At the start of the season we ask older swimmers (11 years and older) to volunteer to become a Big Dolphin. We then pair up the older swimmers with younger swimmers. Introductions are made before the first swim meet.

Ways to Support Your Little Dolphin

• At practice
  • Introduce yourself
  • Meet with your Little Dolphin in person and tell them about yourself (how long you’ve been swimming, what you like about swimming, what else you do besides swimming, etc.)
  • Ask your Little Dolphin questions: (why do you like to swim, what do you like to do outside of swimming, etc.)
• At swim meets:
  • Visit your Little Dolphin before their event and encourage them
  • Write a note of encouragement and give before start of the swim meet
  • Create a poster for your Little Dolphin (and hold up while on deck during their swim)
  • Cheer your Little Dolphin on deck while they are swimming
  • Congratulate your Little Dolphin after a swim (if appropriate, offer any advice)
• Gifts:
  • The Big Dolphin / Little Dolphin Program is NOT about elaborate gifts! It is about being a supportive teammate and getting to know another Greenbriar swimmer. However, if you’d like to give your Little Dolphin a gift consider:
    • A bottle of water, Gatorade, or juice
    • Favorite fruit
    • Favorite candy, cookie or brownie (check for any food restrictions)
• At social events:
  • Check in in with your Little Dolphin, ask them how swimming is going